noir in film festival
Major legitimate festival with strong credentials
Noir in Festival is Italy's most important event dedicated to noir, held annually in December across Milan and Como, featuring a unique mix of cinema, literature, comics, podcasts, and new narrative forms. Notable for its eurocentric selection of thrillers, crime stories, and neo-noir films, it has been recognized by Variety as one of the 50 unmissable global events since 2007. The festival awards the prestigious Raymond Chandler Award and the Giorgio Scerbanenco Award, cementing its significance as a key hub for the genre on the international circuit.
Last updated Jul 16, 2026
Legitimacy Analysis
Positive Indicators (+53 pts)
- FIAPF Accredited (44 festivals worldwide)
- 35 years of verifiable history
- Physical screenings at Cinema Arlecchino – Cineteca Milano, IULM University
- Verified trusted status
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Festival Details
Founded
1991
Venue
Cinema Arlecchino – Cineteca Milano, IULM University
Screenings
Physical screenings confirmed
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